Breadfruit Institute
Meiuhpw
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Meiuhpw whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: Federated States of Micronesia
Locality: Pohnpei
Other Names: Ikunlal, Porohiti
Distribution: Kosrae, Society Islands
Notes: Popular variety, usually grown close to the house because it is a small tree and the fruit are easy to reach. Usually prepared by baking or roasting. When steamed or boiled the light yellow flesh is tender and soft and easy to mash.
Season: June - November

Fruit
Shape: Oval to ovoid
Skin Texture: Rough, irregularly raised, flattened
Weight (kg): 0.5 - 0.9
Average Weight (kg): 0.7
Length (cm): 11 - 15
Width (cm): 10 - 12
Average Size (cm): 13 x 11
Core size (cm): 8 x 3
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 30 - 39
Width (cm): 20 - 33
Average Size (cm): 35 x 28
Lobes: 6 - 7
Average: 6
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 11 - 21
Width (cm): 2 - 4
Average Size (cm): 16 x 3

NTBG Accession(s): 910271
Garden: Kahanu